Swamphunter Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Did anyone catch the show from yesterday when Tim Roving (I believe his name was), shot a 200 class buck at just under 30 yards.... standing directly in front of him, facing him! He shot it somewhere in the brisket with an arrow. The buck had spotted him and it was stomping and on high alert, about ready to spook and I just couldn't believe he took the shot! He did kill it but who knows are far it went or how well placed the shot was. I realize it can be a fatal shot with a bow... can being the keyword, but at 30 yards with a deer that has busted you and ready to spook?? Not a shot I would ever take. Just wondering if anyone saw it and what they thought. It was definitely not a shot you would want a new archer to think was acceptable when they first start out hunting. Not that the man wasn't effiecient at that yardage or with that type of shot, but it was poor judgement in my opinion for a television show. What say you (as Bill Orielly says) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 I haven't seen Chasing the Dream in many months, and don't have much desire to watch it either. While they did have some cute cohosts, it all seemed like canned hunts, and one big commercial for an electronic caller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskMan Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 Without trying to sound like a bad guy, did they kill the bucks?? I believe the answer is yes and both guys mentioned must have been confident in their abilities. I think it likely a bad idea to show poor shot choices on t.v but at the same time, I won't begrudge anyone who takes a less than ideal shot at a deer if the outcome is what we all hope for, a clean kill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 my hunting buddy has all his bow kills through the brisket like saskman said if they are confident on the shot it is up to them-JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 Waddell shot a Texas buck just forward of the shoulder on one of the MB videos. I shot a doe 2 years ago that was facing dead on to me. I'd agree that the quartering to shot is not a great selection, but in my case, I just knew I could make the shot, it was a little over 20 yards, but I just had a feeling that everything was going to work out, and it did. That doe went about 60 yards. The arrow went in just to the right of the top of the brisket and exited out the last rib. Maybe all those guys that take that shot are just confident of their abilities and knew everything was going to work out. I don't know. Not the best shot, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted May 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 [ QUOTE ] Although there is no way we'll ever know, I'd be willing to bet that if the deer that Pott's shot hadn't been such a large buck, he'd never of risked taking such a low percentage shot. And I don't care how good you think you are with a bow, it is still a low percentage shot..... [/ QUOTE ] I think that was the case in this instance. I would have a tough time myself not taking a risky shot at a definite, once in a lifetime 220 class buck, but believe I would pass because I am not confident taking a brisket shot myself. I searched for two days for a buck that my brother in-law shot in the brisket with a muzzleloader at 15 yards (and dropped in its tracks), after it got up and ran off leaving almost no signs of blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 If a person feels they can make a lethal shot, let them have at it. I have no problem with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskMan Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 [ QUOTE ] Saskman... Let me ask you this. Id they hadn't killed the buck(s), do you think you would've seen it on TV? [/ QUOTE ] Absolutely not!!! They definately would not have showed it, but......... how many seemingly good shots went bad haven't made the t.v cut either?? I'd be willing to say that on more than 1 occassion has a picture perfect shot opportunity turned into a nightmare for some fellow hunter out there. In fact I'd love to know the # of great shots gone bad in a yr. We don't speak of those for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 [ QUOTE ] If a person feels they can make a lethal shot, let them have at it. I have no problem with it. [/ QUOTE ] i totally agree wit hyou Chrud. i don't understand how people get so bent out of shape over this stuff...its not like the deer was running away of 50 yards away and moving.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 Yep I saw it too swampy and to be honest I was shocked he took that shot too. I was expecting to see one of those wait till he turns shots but that didn't happen. Yes he killed the deer but not a choice shot. I'll bet the rack on that deer's head had more to do with the decision to shoot than the shooters confidence in that kind of shot. Better from ground level than in a treestand though. No downward angle to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 Have not seen that show in several months. From the way you described, there is no doubt I would not have taken the shot. The experience factor and how comfortable you are with a shot should determine whether or not you take the shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 I saw the Stan Potts episode and I was amazed he took the shot. I don't know the name of the show but I saw another "So-called" expert bow hunter take a 50 yard shot at a caribou in 20 mph gusting winds two weeks ago. He managed to hit the caribou in the a$$. He got lucky however and cut the themural (sp) artery and the bou died. Still that shot should never have been taken OR show on TV. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeWalker Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Saskman... Let me ask you this. Id they hadn't killed the buck(s), do you think you would've seen it on TV? [/ QUOTE ] Absolutely not!!! They definately would not have showed it, but......... how many seemingly good shots went bad haven't made the t.v cut either?? I'd be willing to say that on more than 1 occassion has a picture perfect shot opportunity turned into a nightmare for some fellow hunter out there. In fact I'd love to know the # of great shots gone bad in a yr. We don't speak of those for some reason. [/ QUOTE ] And let's even add a little further to this...for all of the ethical shot hunters....how many ethical shot's have gone bad through the years ?? I've had one as I'm sure we all have...... Ethical or not, it comes down to confidence in our abilities......and Murphy's law still proves that wrong from time to time........in hunting, nothing is guaranteed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 zzz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Re: Chasing the Dream show 05-17-05 There is more than one way to skin a cat. All of them may take a while to learn. You need to have confidence in your abilities. The second you put doubt into the equasion is when you should draw up. Sitting there and waiting for the deer to give you the "perfect" shot might have you sitting there forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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